A downtown neighborhood in Lake Worth Beach, Florida
Downtown Jewel, Lake Worth Beach
The downtown neighborhood of the City of Lake Worth Beach: about 970 homes from Lucerne Avenue south to 6th Avenue South, between Dixie Highway and Federal Highway, many from the 1920s.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Downtown Jewel
Downtown Jewel is the neighborhood that starts at the shops and restaurants of Lake and Lucerne Avenues and runs south through the lettered streets. It is one of the oldest parts of the city: the county roll puts the median year built at about 1931, and some houses date to the 1910s.
The city’s neighborhood association map draws it from Lucerne Avenue south to about 6th Avenue South, between Dixie Highway and Federal Highway. Inside that line are about 970 homes: cottages and bungalows on South J, K, L and M Streets, duplexes and small apartment buildings, and condominiums, the largest being The Lucerne at 511 Lucerne Avenue.
The northern edge takes in the Old Town commercial district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, and most of the residential blocks fall in the city’s Southeast Lucerne local historic district. Exterior changes to homes in a local historic district go through the city’s historic preservation review.
Bryant Park and the Intracoastal are a few blocks east, and the beach is across the Lake Avenue bridge.
At a glance
- Streets
- South J, K, L and M Streets, 1st through 6th Avenues South and Lucerne Avenue
- Home type
- Houses, cottages, small apartment buildings and condominiums
- Zip code
- 33460
- County
- Palm Beach County
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Downtown Jewel
Listings inside the boundary of Downtown Jewel, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. No condominiums are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one.
$389,000
New Listing
524 S J Street Lake Worth Beach, Florida
2 Beds 1 Baths 988 SqFt 0.08 Acres
$575,000
For Sale
411 S FEDERAL Highway Lake Worth Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,586 SqFt 0.15 Acres
$480,000
For Sale
511 Lucerne Avenue 512 Lake Worth Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,338 SqFt
$199,900
For Sale
612 3rd Avenue S Lake Worth Beach, Florida
1 Beds 1 Baths 360 SqFt 0.06 Acres
$519,000
For Sale
511 Lucerne Avenue 312 Lake Worth Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,338 SqFt
$275,000
For Sale
511 Lucerne Avenue 316 Lake Worth Beach, Florida
1 Baths 674 SqFt
All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by BeachesMLS. Listings held by brokerage firms other than Douglas Elliman Real Estate are identified with the listing firm’s name on each listing’s detail page. Listing data last updated Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 06:54:13 AM.
Closed sales
The Downtown Jewel Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Downtown Jewel, every home type together. Medians and the middle range say more than any average, and in a community this size a single unusual sale can move a year.
Downtown Jewel recorded 14 closed sales in the twelve months through October 2026. Medians, so one unusual sale does not move them; we break the numbers out by home type for any home you are considering.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 14 | 24 | -42% |
| Median sale price | $326,000 | $363,000 | -10% |
| Median price per sq ft | $341 | $355 | -4% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $225,000 to $420,000 | $240,000 to $600,000 | |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Downtown Jewel, twelve months through October 2026, via IDX Broker. Active listings now is live from the MLS feed; the median asking price updates monthly. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Association and costs
The Downtown Jewel Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Water | Inland, a few blocks west of the Intracoastal and Bryant Park. |
|---|
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $478 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $400 to $912 a month |
| Association or manager named in listings | The Lucerne Association Inc |
| Usually covers | Trash, Insurance, Water, Common Areas, Sewer |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 12 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Downtown Jewel, via IDX Broker, refreshed weekly. Fees are monthly equivalents of the association fees in each listing; condo, master and sub-association fees can stack. The recorded documents, the current budget and the estoppel govern.
What Else to Check
- Historic district review Most homes here are in the Southeast Lucerne local historic district, where exterior work needs city historic preservation approval; we confirm the district and any open permits for a specific home.
- Condominium association Condominium units in the neighborhood each carry their own association assessment; we confirm it from the association’s documents.
- Taxes and insurance After a sale the assessed value resets the following January. Flood zone and roof age drive insurance quotes, so we check both for the address.
- Estoppel The closing agent orders an estoppel certificate from each association, which confirms what is owed at closing.
Documents to Review Before Closing
- Before you sign: leasing, pet and approval rules if they matter to you
- After you sign: the declaration, articles, bylaws, rules, budget and reserves, with the cancellation window Florida law sets once you receive them
- For buildings three stories or taller: milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study status
- Before closing: the estoppel certificate from the condominium association
Where it sits
Around Downtown Jewel
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Downtown Jewel, the School District of Palm Beach County zones South Grade Elementary (elementary), Lake Worth Middle (middle) and Lake Worth High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
Elementary
- South Grade Elementary
Middle
- Lake Worth Middle
High
- Lake Worth High
How it came to be
A Short History of Downtown Jewel
- 1913
The Town of Lake Worth was incorporated on June 14, 1913.
- 1931
About the median year built for homes in the neighborhood on the county roll; the oldest date to the 1910s.
- 2001
The Historic Old Town Commercial District along Lake and Lucerne Avenues was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 2006
The Lucerne condominium at 511 Lucerne Avenue was completed.
- 2019
Voters approved the name Lake Worth Beach, which took effect in March 2019.
Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), City of Lake Worth Beach, Wikipedia.
The boundary
Downtown Jewel on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Downtown Jewel
What do condominiums in Downtown Jewel cost right now?
No condominiums are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one. The market section above shows what condominiums here actually sold for over the past year.
Where is Downtown Jewel in Lake Worth Beach?
Downtown, from Lucerne Avenue south to about 6th Avenue South, between Dixie Highway and Federal Highway. It is the residential side of the Lake and Lucerne Avenue downtown.
Is Downtown Jewel a historic district?
Most of its residential blocks are in the city’s Southeast Lucerne local historic district, and the commercial blocks on its north edge are the Old Town district on the National Register. We confirm the district for a specific home.
What kinds of homes are in Downtown Jewel?
A mix: older cottages and bungalows, duplexes and small apartment buildings, and condominiums, including The Lucerne, built in 2006.
Can you walk to the beach from Downtown Jewel?
The Intracoastal and Bryant Park are a few blocks east. The beach and the Casino are across the Lake Avenue bridge, a longer walk or a short drive or bike ride.
Is there an HOA in Downtown Jewel?
There is no mandatory homeowners’ association for the neighborhood. Downtown Jewel is a voluntary neighborhood association on the city’s map; condominium buildings have their own associations.
How many condominiums are in Downtown Jewel, and when were they built?
There are about 973 homes in Downtown Jewel.
What are the association fees in Downtown Jewel?
The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the condominium documents and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.
Is Downtown Jewel gated?
No. Downtown Jewel is a neighborhood of public city streets with no gate.
Which public schools serve Downtown Jewel?
At the center of Downtown Jewel, the School District of Palm Beach County zones South Grade Elementary (elementary), Lake Worth Middle (middle) and Lake Worth High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
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Downtown Jewel · Lake Worth Beach
Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in Downtown Jewel. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar condominiums sold for, then arrange the visits and coordinate every step to closing day.
Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
- Association fees, rules and documents gathered for each home
- Leasing and approval rules pulled up front
- Tax bill and flood zone checked for the address
- One team from the first look to closing day
Home counts, years built and sizes come from Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll); association records from the Florida Division of Corporations; school zones from the School District of Palm Beach County. Listing and sales data from BeachesMLS via IDX is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; listings may be held by brokerages other than Douglas Elliman. Association fees shown come from current and recent listings and can differ from the association’s budget; recorded documents and the associations’ own figures control. Verify anything that matters to your decision with the source. Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
